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Think on these things…

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. (WEB) Today’s Bible reading encourages us to think on good things, not bad things. I am becoming more convinced by the day that whatever we fix our gaze on, is what we become. That is why it is so very important for us to set our affections on things above and not on the things...

HAPPY ENDINGS

“The Lord watches over the lives of the wholehearted; their inheritance lasts forever.” –Psalm 37:18 Israel bitterly mourned for his son, Joseph, whom he had to assume to be dead. “Though his sons and daughters tried to console him, he refused all consolation, saying, ‘No, I will go down mourning to my son in the nether world.’ Thus did his father lament him” (Gn 37:35). After fifteen years of intense grief, Israel found out that Joseph was alive. “He was dumbfounded; he could not believe them” (Gn 45:26). Israel set out to see Joseph. When Joseph met his father, “he...

Christ in you, the hope of glory…

Colossians 1:26-27 26 the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to his saints, 27 to whom God was pleased to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory; (WEB) What was the mystery that was revealed to the saints? …Christ in you, the hope of glory. What are the riches of God’s glory that was hidden for ages and generations before Jesus came to earth? …Christ in you, the hope of glory. What guarantees your...

DUST-COVER

“If anyone does not receive you or listen to what you have to say, leave that house or town, and once outside it shake its dust from your feet.” –Matthew 10:14 Remember, man, that we are dust (Gn 3:19), and we tend to pick up dust as we struggle through life. As we announce the good news of God’s kingdom, we are often rejected and persecuted. We naturally feel resentment, discouragement, and unforgiveness. However, we must shake off this lethal dust, or we will no longer be able to serve in God’s kingdom. Through forgiveness and healing, we let the...

Be anxious for nothing…

Philippians 4:6-7 6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. (WEB) The Apostle Paul tells us in today’s reading to be anxious for nothing. He doesn’t say ‘be anxious for only a few things’, he says be anxious for nothing. This Scripture passage reminds me of when Jesus said the same thing in Matthew 6:25 when He said… Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for...